NFL alums honor Texans' Johnson

Postseason honors are continuing for Texans receiver Andre Johnson, who was named the NFL Alumni Wide Receiver of the Year on Wednesday. It is the second time in his career he has received the honor. He captured it in 2006 as well.

Johnson, who led the league in receptions and receiving yards, will be honored with the other 2008 recipients at the 27th annual Player of the Year Awards Dinner on Jan. 30 in Tampa, Fla. Each honoree receives their award from a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who once played the same position.

Johnson joins special teams player Jerome Mathis (2005) and defensive end Mario Williams (2007) as the only Texans to be honored by the NFL Alumni.

Johnson has also been voted as a starter in the upcoming Pro Bowl, and he is expected to be named to his first Associated Press All-Pro team later in the week.

(chron.com)